Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Same here. I’m sure Bob would agree.

I do agree. That's what I'm trying to do. This is the most persistent hawk I have ever had.

 

[BY Bob]

My go-to lately for mud is wood pellets. I love those things!

Wood pellets for a wood stove or something else?

 

[micstrachan]

Wood pellets for a wood stove or something else?

Wood pellets for livestock. I think they’re meant for horse stalls. I’ll look for a pic.

 

[micstrachan]

Wood pellets for a wood stove or something else?

I think these are the ones I just got at the feed store.

 

[BY Bob]

I think these are the ones I just got at the feed store.

Handy. Thanks!

 

[Blazinga]

Tonight we had a mystery. Some yolk like substance was found on the bedding with no trace of a shell or membrane. Perhaps we have a layer on our hands?

 

[MaryJanet]

A Day of Rememberance

November first is a tough day around Fluffy Butt Acres. It is the anniversary of perhaps the greatest failure of mine as a chicken guardian. It is the day that my chicken friend Elphie fell in the pool and passed from hypothermia while I ran inside to take a call for work.

I remember her every year on this day. She was the first of these chickens to take an interest in me. She was funny, smart, and beautiful. She taught Daisy, the greatest hen, ever the ropes.

For those who choose not to read the entire thread and don't know Elphie's story, here is a link to it.

Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-22082853

Post in thread 'Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock' https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...es-stories-of-our-flock.1286630/post-22424389

And here is my friend who I tragically let down. I miss you all the time. I'm so sorry my friend. Please forgive me and rest in peace.

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That's a BIG emotional challenge

 

[MaryJanet]

What are soft boiled eggs?

Really? I feel like you're pulling my leg, but here goes...

Here's a soft boiled egg and a hard boiled egg for comparison.

Here's an even softer boiled egg.

 

[MaryJanet]

I was asking if the pricking somehow made them easier to peel. I am confused as to whether it does or not now.

In my experience, it makes them easier to peel. Also, you don't have to check how old the egg is before boiling it.

Try pricking the flat end of an egg before boiling it and see what you think. Any fine sharp pin will do. I used a small safety pin before I was given the egg pricking tool.

 

[MaryJanet]

I was waiting for you to chime in, Shad. I distinctly remember you saying you don’t view chickens as a food source.

I used to feed lots of eggs back to the chickens, but stopped when I learned my flock was fat. Now they are rare treat, or emergency food for a sick bird. We do eat the eggs, but not tons of them. When my son is in town, he eats quite a few. During peak laying season, I tend to give lots away.

Me too. Generally, I eat eggs for weekend breakfasts and they're usually scrambled. But every now and then I have a fried or boiled egg. I give away a half dozen whenever I can.